Thinking of Remodeling Your Richmond Home? Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off the Most?
02/02/2012 08:58 AM
When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. Overall, the trend right now is replacement [...]
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Henrico County Foreclosures Drop in 2011
01/18/2012 01:23 PM
Henrico County foreclosures dropped by nearly 20% in 2011. There were 786 foreclosures in Henrico in 2011 compared to 971 in 2010. There had been a steady increase in foreclosures each year dating back to 2006. The market continues to improve as inventories of homes are down in many neighborhoods and pending sales are up! [...]
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Most Expensive Richmond Homes SOLD in 2011
01/02/2012 01:29 PM
This time of year it’s always interesting to look back and review the most expensive homes sold in the Richmond area. According to data reported by the Central Virginia Multiple Listing Service there were 31 single family homes which sold for $1,000,000 or more in the Richmond area. The City of Richmond had the most [...]
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Time To Buy That House!
10/25/2011 01:19 PM
Great article below from WSJ.com posted in 10/15/11. Now is the time for sure to buy. Prices in the Richmond area are close to bottom and interest rates are below 4 percent. The moment we reach bottom and there is the slightest improvement,interest rates will jump quickly to 5 1/2 – 6 percent. ~~Skye Bruce [...]
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Home Improvements That Help You Sell (for more $$$)
09/06/2011 05:36 PM
If you’re planning to sell your Richmond area home any time soon, home improvements that build property value should be considered. It’s still a buyer’s market in Central Virginia, and Richmond home shoppers want homes that are move-in ready and free of the need for improvement projects that will add to their out of pocket [...]
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5 Great Richmond Homes w/ Investment Property Potential!
07/17/2011 07:07 PM
Thinking about purchasing an investment property? Low home prices combined with low interest rates make this the best time in years to become a real-estate investor in the Richmond area. The real-estate market is starting to recover and today’s market provides a unique opportunity for investors. When the money is cheap to borrow and the [...]
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Buying A Richmond Area Luxury Home
07/10/2011 05:14 AM
Despite the doom and gloom the media portrays in the current real estate market, unique opportunities exist for many home buyers, especially luxury home buyers. While home prices throughout the Richmond area have dropped across the board, luxury home prices have been especially hard hit as the market for such high-end properties has dwindled in [...]
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Skye Bruce Properties Summer Home Tour continues…
07/03/2011 05:03 AM
Does warmer weather have you dreaming about a home with a bigger yard, a deck or even a pool? Your dream can become a reality this summer with the help of Skye Bruce Properties! Summertime is buying time! Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, moving up or even downsizing, summer is a great time to [...]
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Homeownership Still A Priority For Most
06/24/2011 04:19 AM
The National Association of Home Builders recently conducted a survey and found the vast majority of Americans still consider a home to be a good investment. The May 3-9 telephone survey found that 75 believe “that owning a home is the best long-term investment they can make and is worth the risk of ups and [...]
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Living in a Planned Community like Wyndham
05/18/2011 02:03 PM
A well-planned community like Wyndham in the Glen Allen suburb of Richmond offers a variety of benefits and housing choices. For many homeowners, it’s the perfect choice for today’s 24/7 lifestyles. So how do you decide which community is best? One of the biggest considerations facing any potential homebuyer is location. Is where you live [...]
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